education credits

If you, your spouse, or dependents are currently attending or planning to attend college, you may be able to claim the Lifetime Learning Credit to help offset the cost. Just remember that you cannot claim both the Lifetime Learning Credit … read more

The American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning tax credits were created to subsidize the cost of college education. Generally, the credits are based on qualified costs of education, namely, college tuition and fees, books, supplies and equipment. Those qualified costs must … read more

The IRS released additional information on Monday, January 28 about further delays in 2012 tax return processing. The IRS released a list of 30 forms that cannot be filed on the January 30th date which is the date when IRS … read more

Okay, the holidays are behind us. It is time to focus on finishing page 2 of Form 1040. But first, we needed to talk a bit about the legislation that was passed and signed by President Obama in December, after … read more

The extension of the lower income and capital gains tax rates set to expire Dec. 31, along with significant reductions to the estate tax, has probably received the most media coverage. But the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job … read more

Is it more advantageous for married couples to file income tax returns jointly or separately? Unfortunately, the answer is not as simple as it may sound. When filing separately, some credits and deductions are not allowed. These include earned income … read more

In anticipation of the 2009 tax filing season, here’s a look at what’s new with the 2009 Form 1040. This summary will touch on many of the changes to pages 1 & 2 of the 1040, but not all. I … read more

Over recent year over four million workers lost their jobs in the U.S. For American workers who lost their livelihood, various tax provisions can help soften the blow and assist with the transition to new employment. Please tell your family … read more

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